Pastor Keith Sweitzer was born and raised in York County, PA. He was saved at the age of 5 years old and attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Brogue, PA most of his life. After graduating from high school he attended Bob Jones University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Bible in May of 1986. After graduation he and Karen were married and became active in the ministry at Mt. Zion in Brogue. Together they led the youth group, discipleship class and visitation. He was also the music director and Karen was the church pianist. In 1997 Pastor Sweitzer moved to Lancaster County and started Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Denver, PA.